The e-book librarian will help patrons download books to mobile devices.

Bilingual Story Time

Time: 10 a.m.

Date: Thursday, Aug. 22

Place: DeKalb Public Library youth services, 309 Oak St.

More information: 815-756-9568 ext. 250 or theresaw@dkpl.org

Children 5 and younger and their caregivers can learn to appreciate a second language as they experience stories, songs and puppet play in Spanish and English. Translations available.

Farmers Market

Time: Noon – 6 p.m.

Dates: Thursdays through Sept. 26; next, Aug. 22

Place: Van Buer Plaza, North Second and Locust streets

Cancer Center Ice Cream Social

Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Date: Thursday, Aug. 22

Place: Kish Hospital Cancer Center

More information: 815-748-2958

Ice cream and music in the garden for anyone whose family has been touched by cancer. There will be healthy cooking demonstrations throughout the event.

Tanzania Development Support Garage Sale

Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Dates: Aug. 23 – 24

Place: 201 Thornbrook Road

More information: 815-901-0393, www.tdsnfp.org or jthurmaier@hotmail.com

Proceeds from the garage sale support initiatives of Tanzania Development Support. Financial contributions and donations of salable items are appreciated.

Church Thrift Sale

Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Dates: Aug. 23 – 24

Place: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb, 158 N. Fourth St.

More information: 815-793-0950

Proceeds will support the church's community development efforts.

Artist Reception

Time: 7 – 9 p.m.

Dates: Friday, Aug. 23

Place: DeKalb Area Women's Center Galleries, 1021 State St.

More information: 815-758-1351 or dawc@niu.edu

"People in Possible Places," an exhibition of 52 figurative paintings, on exhibit on Fridays in August.

Furniture Sale

Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Date: Saturday, Aug. 24

Place: First Congregational United Church of Christ, 615 N. First St.

More information: 815-758-0691

Proceeds of the sale of donated furniture benefit local nonprofit organizations.

Saturday Cinema: 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'

Time: 2 p.m.

Date: Saturday, Aug. 24

Place: DeKalb Public Library meeting room, 309 Oak St.

More information: 815-756-9568 ext. 260 or edithc@dkpl.org

A free show with popcorn and light refreshments.

Open Mic Night

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Date: Every Monday; next, Aug. 26

Place: The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway

More information: 815-787-9547

Sets are about 12 minutes.

Kindersteps Open House

Time: 9:30 – 11 a.m.

Date: Tuesday, Aug. 27

Place: DeKalb Park District Sports and Rec Center, 1765 S. Fourth St.

Kindersteps is a kindergarten-preparation program for children ages 3 to 5. Siblings are welcome to visit during the open house. The play room will be set up for social interaction while parents visit.

Harry Potter Anniversary Party

Time: 3:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Date: Tuesday, Aug. 27

Place: DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St.

Guests will be sorted into houses, enjoy snacks in the Great Hall, "meet" Harry Potter and more.

Barb City Manor Ice Cream Social

Time: 7 p.m.

Date: Tuesday, Aug. 27

Place: Barb City Manor dining room, 680 Haish Blvd.

More information: 815-756-8444

The public is invited to enjoy ice cream and refreshments, tour the facility and listen to a Dixieland band at this free event.

• Carnival throughout the festival. Wristbands will be available for $22 from 3-11 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, and for $30 all day Sunday.

• Kid Fest throughout the festival with inflatable bounce houses and obstacle courses, a dunk tank and a hands-on science station

• Beer garden 5-11 p.m. Friday, noon-close on Saturday and Sunday. $5 admission, children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

• Vintage auto show from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday

• Bags tournament 11 a.m. Saturday. $30 per team to play.

• Free corn boil 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, or while corn lasts

• Art Fest for kids noon-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the Kids Fest area

• Bike rally begins at 8 a.m. Sunday at Lions Park

• Live music on the sound stage from 5:30-close on Friday and noon-close Saturday and Sunday

Kindersteps Open House

Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 3

Place: DeKalb Park District Sports and Rec Center, 1765 S. Fourth St.

Kindersteps is a kindergarten-preparation program for children ages 3 to 5. Siblings are welcome to visit during the open house. The play room will be set up for social interaction while parents visit.

GENOA

Walk-in Blood Pressure Clinic

Time: 9 – 11 a.m.

Date: Wednesdays; next, Aug. 21

Place: KishHealth Family and Specialty Care

A community wellness professional monitors blood pressure weekly. Receive blood pressure information and a tracking card. No registration necessary.

Open Air Market and Movie on Main

Time: Market 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; movie at dusk

Date: Saturday, Aug. 24

Place: Intersection of Main and Genoa streets

More information: 815-784-6961

The Genoa Open Air Market operates from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. This month's market includes carnival games for children. At dusk, there will be a free outdoor showing of "Despicable Me," including free popcorn.

Pioneer Day

Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Date: Sunday, Aug. 25

Place: Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society Museum, 622 Park Ave.

More information: 815-784-5559 or kvhs@atcyber.net

A variety of living history activities, including stage coach rides, rope making, candle-dipping, a gun fight, music and 19th-century games and children's activities.

Hymn Sing

Time: 6 p.m.

Date: Fourth Sunday of every month; next, Aug. 25

Place: Emmaus Baptist Church, 701 Pearson St.

Bingo

Time: 7 p.m.

Date: Every Tuesday; next, Aug. 27

Place: Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St.

Overdose Awareness and Prevention Day

Time: 6 – 9 p.m.

Date: Saturday, Aug. 31

Place: 211 Main St.

A candlelight vigil in remembrance of those lost to drug and alcohol addiction and overdose and a prayer service for those struggling with and those recovering from addictions. Dr. Andrea Grubb Barthwell will speak and there will be live music by Christian contemporary band TOW.

Randy Tijerina will teach such basics as changing a tire, checking oil levels and figuring out why warning lights are on. For people 14 and older; for safety reasons, children younger than 14 may not attend. Reservations required.

KIRKLAND

Blood Drive

Time: 3 – 7 p.m.

Date: Wednesday, Aug. 21

Place: Kirkland Fire Department, 3891 Route 72

Kirkland Olympics

Dates: Aug. 31 – Sept. 1

Place: Franklin Township Park

Cost: $25 per team to enter

More information: 815-970-7254 or http://kyaco.weebly.com/

Relays, build-and-race Flintstone car contest, talent show, fishing competition and more. Teams must have between 6 and 10 members. At least two team members must reside in the Kirkland area and at least two team members must be younger than 18.

Children, accompanied by an adult, discover nature through games, crafts, stories, songs and live animal visits. Designed for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. No registration required.

Sitting With the Artists

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Date: Thursday, Aug. 22

Place: Taxco, downtown Sycamore

More information: 815-757-2230

Local mother-daughter artist team Sandra Williams and Kathleen Carrier will visit with people and share what goes into their work. Carrier works mostly in acrylic, but will demonstrate her work in pencil at the event. Williams will demonstrate working in oils.

Discover Sycamore Block Party

Time: 3 – 11 p.m.

Date: Saturday, Aug. 24

Place: Downtown Sycamore

More information: 185-895-3456 or discoversycamore.com

Children's activities, games, prizes, a DJ, a beer garden and live music.

Farm to Food and You

Time: 3 – 7 p.m.

Date: Saturday, Aug. 24

Place: 9525 North Grove Road

More information: 815-751-7560 or philbilly82@gmail.com

Hands-on, family-friendly farm activities about how corn and soybeans grow, tractors and farm equipment, technology in agriculture, sheep shearing and more. Concessions will be available for purchase.

More information: 815-758-8194, bmacarus@illinois.edu or web.extension.illinois.edu/bdo

WATERMAN

Walk-in Blood Pressure Clinic

Time: 9 – 11 a.m.

Date: Thursdays; next, Aug. 22

Place: KishHealth Family and Specialty Care

A community wellness professional monitors blood pressure weekly. Receive blood pressure information and a tracking card. No registration necessary.

Electronics Recycling Collection

Time: 9 – 11 a.m.

Date: Fourth Saturday of even-numbered months; next, Aug. 24

Place: City lot on Route 30

Items accepted for recycling include anything with a battery or that plugs into a wall; batteries; refrigerators; monitors; scrap metal; cardboard and plastic.

Women of the Word Kickoff Program: Growing in Godliness

Time: 7 p.m.

Date: Thursday, Aug. 29

Place: Waterman Presbyterian Church, 250 N. Cedar St.

More information: 815-264-3979 or sjhipple23@gmail.com

Missionary and author Paula Jarot will speak about her missionary work and about human trafficking. Attendees can also buy products made by rescued bar girls to help end human trafficking. There will be registration for the Women of the Word fall Bible study from 9 to 11 a.m. and from 6 to 7 p.m. at the church.